§ 17.42.070. Nonconforming signs.

A.

Determination of Legal Nonconformity. Existing signs which do not conform to the specific provisions of the ordinance codified in this title may be eligible for the designation "legal nonconforming" provided that the sign was covered by a valid permit or variance or complied with all applicable laws on the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this title.

B.

Loss of Legal Nonconforming Status. A legal nonconforming sign may lose this designation if:

1.

The sign is relocated or replaced;

2.

The structure or size of the sign is altered in any way except towards compliance with this title. This does not refer to change of copy or normal maintenance.

C.

Maintenance and Repair of Nonconforming Signs. The legal nonconforming sign is subject to all requirements of this code regarding safety, maintenance and repair however, if the sign suffers more than fifty percent appraised damage or deterioration, it must be brought into conformance with this code or removed.

(Ord. 281 § 1(A) (part), 1986)